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2009 FEBRUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 24


Shii calls for struggle to block ratification of agreement on relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam
Pointing out that the United States is moving some Marines out of Okinawa on condition that Japan will build a new base as the substitute for the USMC Futenma Air Station, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo criticized the government for accepting the strengthening and perpetuation of U.S. bases in Okinawa in disregard of residents' opposition.

All four JCP candidates elected in Oita City
"It was an important election for residents' livelihoods. By getting all our candidates elected in the close battle, we could fulfill our responsibility as the residents' lifeline," said Hayashida Sumitaka, Japanese Communist Party Oita Prefectural Committee chair, at midnight on the voting day.

Bikini tragedy gave rise to movement against atomic and hydrogen bombs
By the end of 1954, 34 million people, or more than half of the eligible Japanese voters, signed the petition calling for nuclear weapons to be banned. This movement developed into the 1st World Conference against A & H Bombs in August 1955, which led to the establishment of the Japan Council against A & H Bombs (Japan Gensuikyo) and the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bombs Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo).

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ASO CABINET
Finance Minister Nakagawa forced to resign over behavior at news conference after G7 meeting
Approval rating of Aso Cabinet drops to 11%-15% level

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'GUAM AGREEMENT'
Japan signs agreement to give U.S. 6 billion dollars to move U.S. Marines to Guam from Okinawa
JCP criticizes government for agreeing to use tax money for U.S. global war policy in disregard of people's threatened livelihoods
U.S. secretary of state emphasizes importance of maintaining 'nuclear umbrella' over Japan
U.S. and Japan remain silent over Okinawa
Shii calls for struggle to block ratification of agreement on relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam
JCP urges Okinawa governor to oppose Japan-U.S. agreement on moving U.S. Marines to Guam
Many mayors in Okinawa say 'No' to Japan-U.S. deal on U.S. Marines relocation and construction of new U.S. base

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U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN
JCP lodges protest over parts falling from U.S. fighter jet in Kanagawa
JCP demands Japan-U.S. joint air exercises be canceled
JCP in Kanagawa requests Foreign Ministry to investigate U.S. military accidents
Government must not evade responsibility to promptly dispose of unexploded bombs: Akahata editorial
Nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers participate for the first time in joint Japan-U.S. drills

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LABOR
Zenroren calls for nationwide action to urge labor bureaus to have employers offer direct employment to temporary workers
Foreign temporary workers form a labor union
Shii speaks on issues that need intensive discussions in Diet
Zenroren unions provide nationwide telephone counseling services for temporary workers
JCP lawmakers in Tokyo request governor to take urgent measures to secure jobs and places to live

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HEALTHCARE
Stop closing public hospitals

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BIKINI TRAGEDY
Bikini tragedy gave rise to movement against atomic and hydrogen bombs
What did Kuboyama die of?

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SPORTS
Save corporate-sponsored sports teams: Akahata editorial

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JCP
All four JCP candidates elected in Oita City
JCP Chair Shii meets with Communist Party of China International Department Head Wang





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